http://www.news8000.com/sports WKBT recent articles. en-US © 2011 WKBT Sports Sports en-US © 2011 WKBT http://www.news8000.com/sports/troy-brooks-endures-long-journey-to-la-crosse/-/330/20227376/-/748dhq/-/index.html UW-La Crosse senior Troy Brooks is ranked fifth in the country in long jump, but getting to this point has been a long, long journey. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:51 GMT 20227376 2013-05-23T00:35:51Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/reworked-packers-offensive-line-getting-work/-/330/20248878/-/o3ux20z/-/index.html The Green Bay Packers are using their spring practices as a chance to get their reconfigured offensive line accustomed to their new roles. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:28 GMT 20248878 2013-05-22T04:56:28Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/52113-highlight-zone/-/330/20248620/-/qdme5q/-/index.html Anna Hemmelman RBI single helps top-ranked Luther to a 5-2 win over Aquinas in the WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal round. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:48:12 GMT 20248620 2013-05-22T04:48:12Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/uwl-to-host-d3-national-track-field-championships-this-week/-/330/20231114/-/edf0x3/-/index.html More than 800 athletes will compete over three days. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:56 GMT 20231114 2013-05-21T13:03:56Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/52013-sports-round-up/-/330/20231012/-/8mb545z/-/index.html Cashton's Marisa Schaldach crosses the finish line with teammate Jamie Schmitz placing second in the 300 hurdles at Monday's D3 regional at Cashton. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:24:26 GMT 20231012 2013-05-21T04:24:26Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/sitdown-with-uwls-isaac-and-maya-vazquez/-/330/20151108/-/14gsweg/-/index.html Arcadia grads Isaac and Maya Vazquez prepare for their final meet together at UW-L: Nationals. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:59 GMT 20151108 2013-05-21T00:01:59Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/video-full-interview-with-vazquez-siblings/-/330/20227126/-/wfbmjk/-/index.html VIDEO: To view this story's video, visit News8000.com from your personal computer Mon, 20 May 2013 22:38:56 GMT 20227126 2013-05-20T22:38:56Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/local-12-yearold-cancer-patient-meets-packers/-/330/20213102/-/rwqh85/-/index.html Zach Loehrl interacted with Randall Cobb and Alex Green, among others, at a private event in Tomah. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:02:39 GMT 20213102 2013-05-20T04:02:39Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/twins-drop-fifth-straight-51-to-red-sox/-/330/20213306/-/iao6a3z/-/index.html "It's tough to win a ballgame when you don't have any clutch hits," Chris Parmelee said . Mon, 20 May 2013 01:59:00 GMT 20213306 2013-05-20T01:59:00Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/brewers-end-tough-trip-with-42-loss-to-cardinals/-/330/20213096/-/tegqk8/-/index.html Kyle Lohse had another frustrating experience against his ex-teammates. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:23:02 GMT 20213096 2013-05-20T01:23:02Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/woodson-says-hes-look-for-fit-in-raiders-visit/-/330/20213064/-/jrbd6cz/-/index.html Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:21:11 GMT 20213064 2013-05-20T01:21:11Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/ortiz-powers-red-sox-past-twins-125/-/330/20207430/-/xf7q7/-/index.html Scott Diamond (3-4) gave up six runs on eight hits and walked three in 4 1-3 innings for the Twins, who have lost four in a row. Sun, 19 May 2013 04:04:15 GMT 20207430 2013-05-19T04:04:15Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/bianchis-single-in-10th-lifts-brewers-over-cards/-/330/20207420/-/6an8i3z/-/index.html Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night. Sun, 19 May 2013 04:02:38 GMT 20207420 2013-05-19T04:02:38Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/brian-butch-coaches-camp-at-get/-/330/20206294/-/kdbu71z/-/index.html The former Wisconsin Badgers and current NBA D-League all-star is in his third year hosting camps throughout his home state. Sun, 19 May 2013 01:46:44 GMT 20206294 2013-05-19T01:46:44Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/packers-make-tailgate-tour-stop-in-tomah/-/330/20201194/-/n9dnpq/-/index.html Around 600 fans of the Green-and-Gold spent their Friday evening at the Tomah Fairgrounds. Sat, 18 May 2013 03:58:17 GMT 20201194 2013-05-18T03:58:17Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/51613-sports-round-up/-/330/20186034/-/6jw8cqz/-/index.html Topanga Skiles is the winning pitcher in both games of a Central doubleheader sweep over Holmen to win the MVC championship. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:13:31 GMT 20186034 2013-05-17T04:13:31Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/milwaukees-slump-continues-in-71-loss-to-pirates/-/330/20185998/-/kak8pdz/-/index.html Carlos Gomez is convinced the Milwaukee Brewers' current slump is just a momentary bump in the road. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:42 GMT 20185998 2013-05-17T04:01:42Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/exnascar-driver-dick-trickle-dead-at-71/-/330/20185842/-/10ox25uz/-/index.html The Wisconsin Rapids native died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound according to authorities. Fri, 17 May 2013 03:58:32 GMT 20185842 2013-05-17T03:58:32Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/big-friends-big-families/-/330/20151008/-/iml4bvz/-/index.html Waite is one of nine kids, and Johnson is one of 13. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:51 GMT 20151008 2013-05-16T00:08:51Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/mueller-badgers-off-to-ncaa-tournament/-/330/20148370/-/85mnycz/-/index.html Wisconsin faces North Carolina on Thursday at 5 p.m. CT. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:55:59 GMT 20148370 2013-05-14T23:55:59Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/friend-with-down-syndrome-inspires-luthers-mariah-schultz/-/330/20118398/-/oagjcq/-/index.html "He's always been there and makes me want to do well for him because he doesn't get to do stuff like we do," Schultz said. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:06:56 GMT 20118398 2013-05-14T15:06:56Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/aquinas-to-dedicate-baseball-field/-/330/20101228/-/phpg1qz/-/index.html Aquinas High School dedicated its baseball field on Monday night to former athletic director, teacher and coach Lee Gilbert. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:08:47 GMT 20101228 2013-05-14T13:08:47Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/vikings-see-the-light-with-design-of-new-stadium/-/330/20135844/-/j27lmd/-/index.html The yet-to-be-named multi-purpose facility will have a translucent roof and moveable front windows. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:56:28 GMT 20135844 2013-05-14T04:56:28Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/eagles-improbable-run-ends-in-championship-game/-/330/20117574/-/k134o2/-/index.html Faced with the daunting task of having to win three games in a row against ranked teams to ensure its season continues, UW-L could only win two. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:08:38 GMT 20117574 2013-05-13T04:08:38Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/packers-adjusting-their-offensive-line/-/330/20117572/-/8ni48lz/-/index.html Mike McCarthy and his staff determined Bryan Bulaga and Josh Sitton were the team's best offensive linemen. Mon, 13 May 2013 02:01:14 GMT 20117572 2013-05-13T02:01:14Z